Grateful Dead tribute ensemble The Latin Dead released their debut album Eyes Of The World today. The collective led by Grammy-winning musician/composer/producer Óscar Hernández (Spanish Harlem Orchestra) and featuring guitarist John Kadlecik (Furthur, DSO) interprets Dead music through the lens of jazz and Afro-Latino traditions.
Along with Hernández on piano and John K on guitar/vocals, The Latin Dead are Andy Vargas (vocals), Rene Camacho (bass), Andy Sanesi (drums), Pete Nater (trumpet), Francisco Torres (trombone), Katisse Buckingham (tenor & alto saxophone, flute), Cha-Cha Charlie Chávez (congas, timbales, bongo, percussion) and Brenden Tacon (bongo, congas, bell).
The Latin Dead’s debut LP reads like a Grateful Dead greatest hits album opening with “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo.” Other favorites on Eyes Of The World include the title track, ”Shakedown Street,” “Help On The Way,” “Crazy Fingers,” “Feel Like A Stranger,” “Touch Of Grey” and more.
Stream The Latin Dead’s Eyes Of The World below:
The Latin Dead are performing in their native California in the coming days and months. Check out their itinerary below:
